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WARNING:
inspecting, always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Cutting Blades
WARNING:
remove ignition key to prevent unintended
starting before removing the cutting blade(s)
for sharpening or replacement. Protect your
hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp
the cutting blade.
WARNING:
adapter and/or spindle for cracks or damage,
especially if you strike a foreign object.
Replace immediately if damaged
The blades may be removed as follows.
•
Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to
DECK REMOVAL) then carefully flip the deck over
to expose its underside.
•
Place a block of wood between the center deck
housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a
stabilizer. See Figure 19 .
•
Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade
to the spindle assembly. See Figure 19.
Hex Flange Nut
Spindle Assembly
Figure 19
•
To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove
equal amounts of metal from both ends of the
blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the
trailing edge, at a 25° to 30° angle.
If the cutting edge of the blade has already
IMPORTANT:
been sharpened,or if any metal separation is present,
replace the blades with new ones.
It is important that each cutting blade edge be ground
equally to maintain proper blade balance. A poorly
Before lubricating, repairing, or
Be sure to shut the engine off,
Periodically inspect the blade
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balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and may
cause damage to the tractor and result in personal
injury.
When replacing the blade, be sure to
IMPORTANT:
install the blade with the side of the blade marked
''Bottom'' (or with a part number stamped in it) facing
the ground when the mower is in the operating position.
Use a torque wrench to tighten blade
IMPORTANT:
spindle hex flange nut to between 70 ft-lbs (95N-m) and
90 ft-lbs (122 N-m).
Worn Blade Edge
Sharpen Edge Evenly
Battery
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid
levels cannot be checked and fluid cannot be added.
WARNING:
shield) and protect skin and clothing when
handling battery acid or a battery containing
acid.
•
Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean
and free of corrosive build-up.
•
After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a
light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both
terminals.
•
Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the
positive terminal to prevent shorting.
If removing the battery for any reason,
IMPORTANT:
disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's
terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.
When re-installing the battery, always connect the
POSITIVE (Red) wire to the POSITIVE (+) terminal
before connecting the NEGATIVE (Black) wire to the
NEGATIVE (-) terminal. Be certain that the wires are
connected to the correct terminals; reversing them
could change the polarity and cause damage to your
engine's alternating system.
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Blade Separation
Wind Wing
Figure 20
Shield eyes (e.g. goggles, face
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